What are the implications of increased longevity and improved health on world population and resources?
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The excerpt discusses the implications of increased longevity and improved health on world demographics and resource management, highlighting both potential drawbacks and advancements in technology and energy alternatives.
Answer
Larger, older population strains resources but offers economic opportunities.
Increased longevity and improved health lead to a larger, older global population, which can strain resources such as pensions and social systems, but also offer opportunities for economic benefit through human capital and technological advances in resource management.
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Increased longevity and improved health lead to a larger, older global population, which can strain resources such as pensions and social systems, but also offer opportunities for economic benefit through human capital and technological advances in resource management.
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While increased longevity presents challenges, it also provides a chance to capitalize on the wisdom of an older population, driving innovation in healthcare and sustainable practices.
Tips
A common mistake is not considering both the challenges and opportunities that increased longevity presents.
Sources
- Unlocking the Power of Healthy Longevity - worldbank.org
- Understanding the Impact of an Aging Society - nia.nih.gov
- Ageing and Health - WHO - who.int
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